September 29, 2011

All the players listed are looking to have bounce-back, or continue their success after a great season. All the forwards have quick hands and a great release, and the goalies are going to have to be the reason for their team’s success. For each of these teams to have a chance in the playoffs, it looks as though these players will have to show up in the regular season, and show why they are the star of their franchise. Some of these teams are in rebuild, others are in their primes. Players such as Filitov and Grabner are representing the resurgence of the league, which is a younger, faster game. On the other side of the game, such as Datsyuk and Doan, are the players that are showing the game has not forgot its roots. These are the players that are going to be the stars this year, and in the future.